About the 18.5kW TryComp
The 18.5kW TryComp rotary screw air compressor is a premium oil injected screw compressor engineered for continuous industrial duty in South Africa. Powered by a Taitan air end with IE3 high-efficiency motor and advanced PLC controller — this is a heavy duty air compressor designed for factories, multi-shift plants and demanding applications where uptime is non-negotiable.
Typical applications: Growing factories, fabrication workshops, food processing. All TryComp pricing is on a request-a-quote basis — packaged to your site, power supply and air demand.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 HP approx.) |
| Free Air Delivery @ 8 bar | 2.2 m³/min |
| Working Pressure | 8–10 bar (13 bar option on request) |
| Voltage / Phase / Frequency | 400V ±10% / 3-phase / 50 Hz |
| Motor Efficiency | IE3 high-efficiency |
| Drive Type | Direct drive (Taitan air end) |
| Controller | Advanced PLC — load/unload, alarms, service reminders |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, oversized aftercooler for SA climate |
| Noise Level | 65 dB(A) at 1m (enclosed) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1100×850×1150 mm mm |
| Approx. Weight | 330 kg |
| Start Method | Star/delta standard; VSD available |
| Ambient Temperature | Up to 45°C (derate above 40°C) |
| Warranty | 2-year full machine warranty (T&Cs) |
Why TryComp — Premium Industrial Air Compressor
TryComp is our premium industrial air compressor range — not a budget machine dressed up. Every unit uses a genuine Taitan direct drive air end, IE3 motor and advanced controller with real diagnostic capability. Built for continuous duty in South African ambient conditions — high temperatures, dusty environments and variable power quality.
If you need a heavy duty air compressor that will run all day, every day without compromise — TryComp is the right choice. For applications where you need an affordable air compressor with strong performance, compare with our Budget Air range.
Applications — 18.5kW Industrial Air Compressor
- Air compressor for manufacturing and production plants
- Air compressor for automotive workshops and body shops
- Air compressor for spray painting (with dryer + filter)
- Factory air compressor — continuous multi-shift duty
- Air compressor for mining support and heavy workshops
- Industrial air compressor for food and beverage processing